All articles by Shwetali Sapte – Page 83
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InterviewsCasa do Frango: ‘Nobody is doing what we're doing’
The winner of Best Emerging Concept at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, MJMK Restaurants co-founder Marco Mendes speaks to MCA about what makes Casa do Frango different
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NewsCrust Bros announces two new openings
The Neapolitan pizza concept is expanding its estate to five London sites, following the success of its locations within Boxpark
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InterviewsAmorino: ‘We’re confident in going outside London’
As it expands its UK estate from 21 to 50 stores, the gelato chain is confident in its scope to go beyond the capital, franchise director Roman Aslamzada tells MCA
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News200 Degrees promotes Nicki Jones to FD
Jones takes on the financial director position from Stephen Fern, who was promoted to MD earlier this year.
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Analysis & InsightSupply shortages likely to continue well into spring
Fresh produce, potatoes, beef, lamb, and salmon are all likely to see further pressures on demand and thus pricing, according to Lynx Purchasing
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NewsWendy’s to open three new sites
The American chain is continuing its expansion with a high street site in Lincoln, a shopping centre site in Wisbech, and drive-thru in Colchester
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InterviewsTortilla focuses on travel hub and European expansion
The fast casual Mexican-inspired brand will expand its partnerships with SSP and Compass Group, while looking to gain traction in international markets, CEO Richard Morris tells MCA
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NewsGDK bolsters leadership team
German Doner Kebab has appointed two senior executives from Domino’s as it looks to drive growth across the globe, with Simon Wallis joining as CEO
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NewsPizzaExpress appoints marketing director
Jo Vaughton, who has previously worked with Mollie and the InterContinental Hotels Group, has joined the omnichannel pizza brand
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NewsRed Oak Taverns acquires pub from McMullen’s
The company has made its fourth single site acquisition this year, and is seeking further acquisitions as it continues to grow its estate
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InterviewsJDW: ‘We’re keen to be as competitive as possible’
The pub company is unlikely to implement major price rises despite focusing on innovating its drinks offer, chairman Tim Martin tells MCA
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NewsOakman Group appoints CFO
Tarquin Williams, who has been serving as interim CFO at Cirrus Inns, will join Oakman as its new CFO
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NewsTortilla reports record revenue
The fast casual Mexican chain saw like-for-like revenue up 16.4% vs 2019 to a record of £57.7m and reports it is ahead of its growth targets
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InterviewsLondon’s independents are braving the odds
Despite the headwinds, London’s most promising emerging operators are making a name for themselves. MCA looks at the West African, Peruvian, and Filipino concepts spearheading food trends
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NewsAmorino UK appoints franchise director
The Italian gelato brand has appointed Roman Aslamzada as franchise director as it looks to expand its UK estate to 50 sites
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NewsWells & Co reports return to profit
The pub operator and brewer posted a turnover of £55.2m and operating profit of £3.3m for the year ended 2 October 2022
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NewsJDW: like-for-like sales up amid ‘ferocious’ inflationary pressures
Like-for-like (lfl) sales were up 5% vs FY19, with a revenue of £916m for the 26 weeks ended 29 January
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InterviewsDaisy Green to open new central London site
The Antipodean restaurant brand will open a site in central London this summer that will signify a major change for the brand, according to founder Prue Freeman
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InterviewsShepherd Neame sees strong growth momentum ahead
Consumer demand has held up well and the 301-strong pub operator will return to its previous growth trajectory, CEO Jonathan Neame tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightOver half of consumers spending less on takeaway
A quarter of consumers reported spending significantly less on delivery than they did during lockdown, although the proportion of grocery spend online remains high